Shalom Christian Academy

Shalom Christian Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
126 Social Island Rd,  Chambersburg, PA
4.1
4.0
676 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average GPA
3.63
Religious Affiliation
Christian

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
C
Teachers
C
College Prep
B+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
39
Part Time Teachers
13
Teachers in First or Second Year
15%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
610
Verbal
640
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
62%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
84.6%
Black
5.9%
Hispanic
4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 36 Students
Messiah University 34 Students
Liberty University 23 Students
Penn State Mont Alto 18 Students
Penn State 17 Students
University of Pittsburgh 12 Students
Grove City College 12 Students
Cedarville University 9 Students
Temple University 8 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 17 Students
Biology 10 Students
Physical Therapy 8 Students
Business 7 Students
Accounting 7 Students
Early Childhood Education 7 Students
Chemistry 6 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Engineering 5 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 40 Reviews
5.0 Alum
3/6/2025
I had a wonderful experience at Shalom Christian Academy. I attended Shalom from Kindergarten through 12th grade and love it. The teachers, administration, and staff are all super supportive and encouraging. The school has academically prepared me for college very well.
5.0 Parent
4/10/2024
The school excels in providing quality education and fosters a strong sense of community among students, parents, and staff. Shalom Christian Academy stands out thanks to its dedication to Christian education, character development, extracurricular activities, and community service. The community at Shalom Christian Academy reflects the school's commitment to excellence and student success.
4.0 Senior
3/17/2023
It is a great private school! I would give it 5 stars but in recent years, months, they have lost some of the core, foundations of what it means to be a Christian School.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 2 Reviews
3.0 other
6/3/2023
I liked this school up until the middle of high school. Certain aspects of what makes our school OURS, were fading. The small school feel dwindled, it became more about money and trying to squeeze it out of everyone and less about the quality of education of each student. it also seems to be steerin...
5.0 parent
1/29/2010

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Shalom Christian Academy is a private Christian school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 126 Social Island Rd in Chambersburg, in the Guilford neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 676 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Shalom Christian Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+. The average GPA is 3.63. The average SAT score is 1250. The average home value in this area is $244,662. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cumberland Valley Christian School, Faith Valley Christian School, Franklin County Ctc, and more. Learn more about what Chambersburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shalom Christian Academy.

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